New analysis finds that 14 members of Congress voted to continue farm subsidies from which they personally benefit while failing to continue nutrition aid for 47 million Americans. These members of
Congress:
· Are each Republicans;
· Have a total net worth of up to $124.5 million;
· Have received a total of at least $7.2 million in
farm subsidies;
· Each previously voted to gut the SNAP
program by giving states large financial incentives to kick families off SNAP.
Rep. Kristi Noem
Republican—South Dakota At-Large
Total Farm Subsidies Received: $503,751*
Net Worth: -$464,992 to $674,999
Individuals in Noem‘s home county, Hamlin County,
receiving SNAP Benefits: 462Â (7% of Hamlin County‘s
population)
Vote on Southerland Amendment to H.R 1947 to Gut
SNAP: Rep. Noem voted YES on an amendment to gut
the SNAP program by giving subsidies to states that cut
off families‘ benefits.
Vote on H.R. 2642: Rep. Noem voted YESÂ to provide
farm subsidies for himself while allowing authorization
to expire for nutrition programs including SNAP.
*Total subsidies do not include any possible federal payments